Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2022 Lexus GX

Both the Sequoia and the GX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

The Toyota Sequoia weighs 538 to 859 pounds more than the Lexus GX. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 1 year and 15000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the GX (2/25000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 5 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sequoia has a standard 180-amp alternator. The GX’s 130-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia first among large suvs in their 2021 Initial Quality Study. The GX isn’t in the top three in its category.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lexus vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Lexus is ranked third.

The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 80 more horsepower (381 vs. 301) and 72 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 329) than the GX’s 4.6 DOHC V8.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Lexus GX:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Sequoia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The GX requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Sequoia has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the GX (26.4 vs. 23 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Sequoia higher (5 out of 10) than the Lexus GX (3). This means the Sequoia produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GX every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Sequoia’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GX:

For better traction, the Sequoia has larger tires than the GX (275/65R18 vs. 265/60R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Sequoia TRD Sport/Limited/Nightshade has standard 20-inch wheels. The GX’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

For superior ride and handling, the Toyota Sequoia has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Lexus GX has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sequoia’s wheelbase is 12.2 inches longer than on the GX (122 inches vs. 109.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 5.5 inches wider in the front and 6.7 inches wider in the rear than on the GX.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 handles at .78 G’s, while the GX pulls only .73 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the GX (27.3 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.3 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sequoia’s turning circle is 3 feet tighter than the GX’s (38.1 feet vs. 41.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a 1.9 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the GX (10 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Sequoia 4x4 is quieter than the GX (71 vs. 73 dB).

The Sequoia has standard seating for 8 passengers; the GX can only carry 7.

The Sequoia has .8 inches more front legroom, 6 inches more front hip room, 11 inches more front shoulder room, 6.8 inches more rear legroom, 4.7 inches more rear hip room, 8.3 inches more rear shoulder room, 6 inches more third row legroom, 7.3 inches more third row hip room and 11.2 inches more third row shoulder room than the GX.

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the GX.

The Sequoia’s cargo area is larger than the GX’s in almost every dimension:

The Sequoia’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The GX’s swing out door blocks loading from the passenger’s side.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Sequoia Limited/Nightshade has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The GX doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the GX’s (7100 vs. 6500 pounds).

The Sequoia has a higher maximum payload capacity than the GX (1350 vs. 1295 lbs.).

The Sequoia’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The GX does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Sequoia is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The GX doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Sequoia is less expensive to operate than the GX because typical repairs cost much less on the Sequoia than the GX, including $17 less for a water pump, $423 less for a muffler, $123 less for fuel injection and $975 less for a power steering pump.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Sequoia and the Lexus GX, based on reliability, safety and performance.